Quint Kessenich: Seniors have their moment

CaptionVirginia attackman Steele Stanwick (Loyola High)

Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun

On camaraderie: "What I will miss most is walking out every day and being able to play lacrosse with 40 of my best friends." On changes to the game: "I would like to see 'the dive' be allowed again. The dive makes offense more interesting and gives the attacker an advantage." "The goalie should...

On camaraderie: "What I will miss most is walking out every day and being able to play lacrosse with 40 of my best friends." On changes to the game: "I would like to see 'the dive' be allowed again. The dive makes offense more interesting and gives the attacker an advantage." "The goalie should... (Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun)

On being drafted in two pro leagues: "Since I was 8 years old, my goal was to get a Division I lacrosse scholarship and play in the NLL. I never thought I'd get an opportunity to play in the MLL. No matter what level you reach in lacrosse, whether you play college lacrosse or pro lacrosse,...

On being drafted in two pro leagues: "Since I was 8 years old, my goal was to get a Division I lacrosse scholarship and play in the NLL. I never thought I'd get an opportunity to play in the MLL. No matter what level you reach in lacrosse, whether you play college lacrosse or pro lacrosse,... (Robert Morris University Athletics)

Advice for young players: "Lacrosse is one of the best ways to getting to a good college. Start lifting weights early in high school. You don't have to do anything intense that will stunt your growth. But a little will go a long way."

Advice for young players: "Lacrosse is one of the best ways to getting to a good college. Start lifting weights early in high school. You don't have to do anything intense that will stunt your growth. But a little will go a long way." (Bucknell Athletics)

Advice for young athletes: "Play wall ball every day. Being a good passer is one of the most important skills. I think players have so much whip in their sticks, the ball doesn't come out. They can shoot fast, but [whip] really hurts their passing. Coach [Dom] Starsia tells us that passing is...

Advice for young athletes: "Play wall ball every day. Being a good passer is one of the most important skills. I think players have so much whip in their sticks, the ball doesn't come out. They can shoot fast, but [whip] really hurts their passing. Coach [Dom] Starsia tells us that passing is... (Kim Hairston, Baltimore Sun)

On issues with lacrosse's image: "The culture of lacrosse is a major problem. The casual or uninformed fan has a perception of lacrosse based on unfortunate off-field events and the marketing of lacrosse companies. Unfortunately, most equipment manufacturers appeal to the image of 'lax bros,'...

On issues with lacrosse's image: "The culture of lacrosse is a major problem. The casual or uninformed fan has a perception of lacrosse based on unfortunate off-field events and the marketing of lacrosse companies. Unfortunately, most equipment manufacturers appeal to the image of 'lax bros,'... (Notre Dame Athletics)

I reached out to 20 or so seniors who play Division I lacrosse. They've been around the block. I wanted to hear their voice on a variety of subjects. I believe that the greatest strength of lacrosse is the product on the field and the quality student-athlete. Let their voice be heard. —...By Quint Kessenich, Special to The Baltimore Sun